Sega AI Computer^[1]

Sega AI Computer
Developer	Sega
Manufacturer	Sega
Release date	1986 (1986)
Discontinued	1989
Operating system	Sega Prolog
CPU	16-bit NEC V20 @ 5 MHz
Memory	128 KB
Storage	Sega Card
Display	256x212, 16 colours
Graphics	V9938
Sound	SN76489
Controller input	Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.

The Sega AI Computer (AIセガコンピュータ) is a home computer launched by Sega in 1986. It was released in Japan only, with plans to be released in North America under the name Sega DI 8300.^[2] Its purpose was to be used in schools, and thus featured only edutainment software. The computer used a large rectangular touchpad that was customizable via custom overlays bundled with most of its programs.^[3]

Technical specifications

• CPU: 16-bit NEC V20 at 5 MHz
• ROM: 512 KB total (as actually found in system)
  • 2x64 KB system ROM ("Operating System, Prolog")
  • 1x128 KB character ROM
  • 2x128 KB speech ROM
• RAM: 128 KB
• Software on Sega My Cards (128 KB to 256 KB).
• Software on audio cassettes.
• Video : Yamaha V9938 (Resolution 256x212) with 64 KB VRAM.
• Sound: SN76489 PSG
• Inputs: Touch surface with overlays, 8-directions pad + 3 buttons.
• Inputs: Microphone input.
• Inputs/Outputs: a RS232 Centronics port
• Cassette drive : 9.6 kb/s.
• Optional keyboard peripheral.
• Optional Sound Box peripheral with a YM2151 FM chip.

Emulation

It was emulated in 2024 by the M.E.S.S. emulator.

Software

There are 22 known releases.^[4]